To hell with order!Dear Editor: The proposed decriminalization of open containers of alcoholic beverages and public urination by the leftist loons in the City Council is just another assault upon law and order to pro...

Not all bad in BIDDear Editor: I am responding to comments regarding the stores on Woodhaven’s Jamaica Avenue. It has been stated that the proliferation of delis, barber shops, nail salons, pharmacies, furniture sto...

Clearing up BriarwoodDear Editor: In response to Mr. Nicholas Zizelis' letter (“F up or F down?” - Dispatch, April 23) and his apparent myopia, I made it abundantly clear in my letter (“Briarwood Blues in F” - Dispatch...

Slow down on TPPDear Editor: Both the procedure and the content of the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) are flawed and should be rejected. The “Fast-Track” advocated by President Barack Obama and the Repub...

F up or F down?Dear Editor: It is hard to discern in Mr. Manago's April 16th letter "Briarwood Blues in F" if he is for or against an MTA decision to change the name of the F line and evening E subway station fro...

Clear choiceDear Editor: There are some people who don't support Hillary Clinton for numerous "reasons." I personally hope Elizabeth Warren runs. However, there is one thing that will make me vote for Hillary ...

Legalize it!Dear Editor: National Pot Day on April 20 made sense. Consumption of marijuana for both medical and recreational use is part of mainstream America, transcending generations. Creative entrepreneurs ...

Sustainable eating Dear Editor: Just in time for the 45th anniversary of Earth Day, the U.S. Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee has made it official: U.S. consumption of animal products is not environmentally sust...

Briarwood Blues in F Dear Editor: I am just so elated about the news of the name change of the F line subway station from “Briarwood-Van Wyck Blvd.” to simply “Briarwood” that I will consider penning a tune, “Briarwood...

Support equal pay for womenDear Editor: Elected officials across New York State - and the country – are declaring April 14 as Equal Pay Day, the day in 2015 when the wages paid to American women catch up to the wages paid to...

Civic lossDear Editor: A good friend of our community passed away recently. Maryalice Broussard lived in Auburndale for decades and was vice president of the Auburndale Improvement Association. She was very ...

Paul the real choiceDear Editor: Republican Kentucky Senator Rand Paul is the best GOP candidate for president. He polls first with under 30, first time and independent voters. All three are critical in building a win...

No 'fare'Dear Editor: To re-phrase an old adage, whatever goes up must rise even higher. The MTA's new fare & toll hikes are a perfect example.We keep paying more and getting less, but how much of our money...

LOWER LAKE, Calif. (AP) — Wildfires blazing in several Western states Sunday chewed up forests and threatened homes but were most numerous in Northern California where dozens are raging and setting off evacuations.